Moving States & Remote Work

“How do I file state taxes when I lived in Massachusetts and South Carolina in the same year?”

CommonQuick Question · 30 min · $95

When someone lives in Massachusetts and South Carolina during the same year, the filing picture often depends on residency status, the dates spent in each state, and whether income was earned from work in either location. In many cases, one state may treat the person as a resident for part of the year and the other as a part-year resident, which can affect how wages, remote work income, and withholding are reported. It can also matter whether any income was sourced to one state while living in the other, and whether credits for taxes paid to another state come into play. A short conversation with a CPA can sort out what applies to your specific numbers.

In your 30-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:

  • Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
  • Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
  • Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
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This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.

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